SOLUTION: If a writer types 675 words in 9 minutes how many words can he type in 13 minutes

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: If a writer types 675 words in 9 minutes how many words can he type in 13 minutes      Log On


   

Question 985462: If a writer types 675 words in 9 minutes how many words can he type in 13 minutes
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The writer types  675%2F9 = 75  words per minute.

In 13 minutes the writer types  13*75 = 975 words.

Or use the proportion

675%2F9 = x%2F13.

You will get the same result  x = %28675%2A13%29%2F9 = 975 words.